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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426,289.98, 588,280.23 and 235,303.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426,289.98, 588,280.23 and 235,303.41 is: 324,718.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426,289.98 : 588,280.23 = 235,303.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426,289.98/588,280.23 = 235,303.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426,289.98x = 588,280.23 × 235,303.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426,289.98x = 138,424,344,154.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,424,344,154.58/426,289.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324,718.74

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